Pericardial effusion
| Pericardial effusion | |
|---|---|
| Term | Pericardial effusion |
| Short definition | pericardial effusion - (pronounced) (PAYR-ih-KAR-dee-ul eh-FYOO-zhun) condition in which extra fluid builds up between the heart and the pericardium (the sac around the heart). The extra fluid puts pressure on the heart. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
pericardial effusion - (pronounced) (PAYR-ih-KAR-dee-ul eh-FYOO-zhun) condition in which extra fluid builds up between the heart and the pericardium (the sac around the heart). The extra fluid puts pressure on the heart. This keeps it from pumping blood normally. Lymph vessels can also be blocked, which can lead to infection. Pericardial effusions can be caused by cancer or cancer treatment, infection, injury, autoimmune disorders, thyroid or kidney problems, or other conditions
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pericardial effusion
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